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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.18, 1,681.13 and 572.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.18, 1,681.13 and 572.83 is: 859.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.18 : 1,681.13 = 572.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.18/1,681.13 = 572.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.18x = 1,681.13 × 572.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.18x = 963,001.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,001.70/1,120.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.68

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